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Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk

3. Stay at a healthy weight and be physically active

Being at a healthy weight might lower the risk of some types of cancer. These include cancer of the breast, pancreas, liver, colon, and kidney.

Physical activity counts too. Besides helping control weight, physical activity on its own may lower the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer.

Doing any amount of physical activity is good for your health. But for the most benefit, get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of hard aerobic activity. More is better. You can combine moderate and hard activity.